Suicide Prevention From the Perspectives of Gay, Bisexual, and Two-Spirit Men

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ID4647804
AutoresOlivier Ferlatte (0000-0003-2721-4757, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, autor correspondente), John L Oliffe (0000-0001-9029-4003, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), Dennis R Louie (The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), Damien Ridge (0000-0001-9245-5958, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom), Alex Broom (0000-0003-1258-1140, UNSW Sydney), Nicole Cort (0000-0001-8434-5994, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia), Travis Salway (0000-0002-5699-5444, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
Ano2019
Volume29
Fascículo8
Páginas1186-1198
Data de publicação2019-07-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoQualitative Health Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1049732318816082
PMID30547726
OpenAlexW2904578057
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas17
Referências citadas44

Although gay, bisexual, and two-spirit men (GBTSM) experience high rates of suicidality, there have been few empirical studies of prevention initiatives and policies that could address or reverse this major social problem. This article reports on a photovoice study of 29 GBTSM who had a history of suicidality or lost a fellow GBTSM to suicide. We focused our analysis on participants' perspectives on suicide prevention. Participants described four key considerations for GBTSM suicide prevention: (a) recognizing and addressing enduring homophobia, biphobia, and mental illness stigma; (b) provision of low-barrier, long-term, and GBTSM-affirming counseling; (c) de-isolation through peer support and community connection; and (d) fostering creativity and cultural resilience. By engaging GBTSM affected by suicide through photographs that depict their experiences and points of view, in this study, we offer concrete recommendations to reduce suicidality among GBTSM

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